India: From 16th to Mid-18th Century Course Code: EHI-04 (2022-23) ENGLISH

India: From 16th to Mid-18th Century
Assignment
TMA
Course Code: EHI-04
Assignment Code: EHI-04/AST/TMA/2022-23
Total Marks: 100
Note: All questions are compulsory. Marks are indicated against each question.
Section 1: Answer each question in about 500 words.
Section1:
Answer each question in about 500 words.
1 Discuss the Safavids- the Uzbegs and the Ottoman confrontation.
Or
Critically evaluate the territorial expansion of Mughals with
reference to Western and Eastern India.
20
2 Critically evaluate the Mughal Maratha relations.
Or
Write a note on the land revenue administration under the Mughals.
20
Section-2
Answer each question in about 250 words.
3 Give an account of the main characteristics of Jagirdari system.
Or
Write a note on the composition of Mughal ruling class with
reference to Rajputs and other Hindus.
12
4 Briefly discuss the causes for the decline of the Mughal Empire?
Or
Discuss the nature of revenue farming under Marathas and the
Deccan States.
12
5 Write a note on the Mughal Currency System.
Or
Describe the architectural features introduced during the reign of
Akbar.
12
6 Write a note on the developments in Painting during the reign of
Shahjahan.
Or
Write a note on the Indian Ocean Trade during Mughal period.
12
Section 3:
Answer in about 100 words each.
7 Write short notes on any two of the following:
i) Monewylenders and Sarafs
ii) Dadni
iii) Portuguese Trade
iv) Chaudhari
6 + 6